Agedashi Tofu Recipe – Japanese Special
This quick and easy recipe for Japanese fried tofu creates a delightful appetizer. Crispy tofu cubes are served with a flavorful sauce and garnished with chopped green onions, making it a perfect starter.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time25 min
Agedashi Tofu Ingredients :
- Two 12-ounce boxes of silken tofu (drained)
- Potato starch or cornstarch (for dusting)
- Oil (for frying)
- 1 cup dashi stock
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How To Make Agedashi Tofu
Drain the tofu and wrap it in paper towels. Place it in a strainer for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into four pieces, pat dry with paper towels again, then coat each piece with potato starch.
Heat the oil to around 340 degrees Fahrenheit for deep-frying. Carefully add the tofu pieces to the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown. Remove them and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
In a small saucepan, heat the dashi stock, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until boiling, ensuring the sugar has dissolved.
Divide the fried tofu among four bowls. Pour a little of the hot broth into each bowl and garnish with grated daikon, a touch of grated ginger, shiso leaves, myoga (Japanese ginger), and green onion according to taste.
